Stylish Storage Solutions

Ribbon Wrangler

"I use a standing paper towel holder to organize my unruly ribbon collection. The spools spin around the stand, so I can quickly pull out the amount I want and snip."  Sabrina Soto, The High/Low Project
Towel holder, $10, bowerykitchens.com

Letter Carrier

"It may sound a little strange, but after buying a vintage dustpan online, I realized it made a cute landing spot for mail, so I hung it by its handle from a hook in my entryway. Simple and totally unexpected."  Anna Crelia, co-owner of Loot Vintage Rentals, Austin, Texas
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Desktop Divider

"I use an old sewing box for desk supplies like paper clips, pens, stamps and stationery. The expandable trays fold up neatly when I’m done working."  Elizabeth Geddes, owner of Octavia & Brown vintage shop, New York City
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Sweet Spot for Nail Polish

"Little bottles of nail polish can take over the bathroom. So I stash them in an old-fashioned glass candy jar. The glossy colors look as pretty as a scoop of jelly beans."  Liz Caan, interior designer, Newton, Mass.
Anchor Hocking jar, $10, bedbathandbeyond.com

Sporty Magazine Racks

"Metal and wire locker baskets have a cool, industrial look and are the perfect size for magazines. We can never pass them up at flea markets. But you can buy them new, too."  Amie and Jolie Sikes, Junk Gypsies
Old-school locker basket, $20, landofnod.com

Cleaning Supply Station

"Wine shops usually toss their wood crates, so ask to take some off their hands and stack them to make charming insta-shelves. Fill them with detergents, cleaners and towels."  David Bromstad, Color Splash
winepine.com for a similar look

Utensil Catchall

"Wooden spoons, whisks and spatulas never seem to fit in my kitchen drawer, so I put them in a Chinese ginger jar. I love the blue and white pattern on my counter, too."  Emily Henderson, Secrets From a StylistSmall classic ginger jar, $58, cwonder.com

Accessories Tamer

"This is a spice holder, but I use it to group the hundreds of hair accessories my daughters have amassed. It attaches to the wall, and the little magnetic containers are movable."  Betsy Goldberg, deputy editor, HGTV Magazine
Magnetic spice rack, $50, pfaltzgraff.com